i'm new to the world of HT, and just purchased my first projector, Epson 8350. I am in the market for a good surround sound system, possibly going 7.1. Got a price of around a $1000 for this setup, Definitive technology 60.6 surround sound, and 2 definitive techs bp6b, with a Yamaha RX-V571BL 7.1-Channel AV Receiver, with 2 monster m1000hd 50ft hdmi cables. the HT is in my basement, which is about 23'W x 50'L, the projector is viewable from anywhere in the basement, so i want to be able to get the sound throughout the basement., wondering if this should do the trick. also wondering if the $1000 i am paying for the surround sound system i s a good deal?

Thanks in advance, any help, opinions, or recommendations are greatly appreciated

Putting that system into that huge room is like putting a lawn mower motor into a dump truck! You are talking 3.5 inch drivers in a 1,000+ sq ft room. You will likely want to look at towers with 6 inch (or larger) drivers...
Also, a couple 15 inch subs might be required!

Putting that system into that huge room is like putting a lawn mower motor into a dump truck! You are talking 3.5 inch drivers in a 1,000+ sq ft room. You will likely want to look at towers with 6 inch (or larger) drivers...
Also, a couple 15 inch subs might be required!

true, i had a panasonic HTIB and i filled the room pretty well, loud and clear, but wanted to go bigger, so this is what was suggested at the store. i don't want to wake the neighbors , just have a clear, nice sounding theater experience.
any suggestions you might have as to what kind of speakers or brands you might recommend ?

Putting that system into that huge room is like putting a lawn mower motor into a dump truck! You are talking 3.5 inch drivers in a 1,000+ sq ft room. You will likely want to look at towers with 6 inch (or larger) drivers...
Also, a couple 15 inch subs might be required!

sorry forgot to mention, budget is around $1000, give or take a couple hundred

There are entire houses that aren't 1000 sq ft!
I would recommend put all 1000 dollars into a 2.1. A couple decent towers and the best sub possible. The klipsch 12d often goes for 300 dollars and that is too small...so maybe get 2 and then 2 infinity primus p363s!
Or...2 pairs if def tech sm350s (around 200/pr) and the best sub you can afford!
But...only you can determine what is best for you! Btw, the def tech 60.6 would be a nice bedroom set up!

If you haven't bought those monster HDMI cables yet look at mono price for any and all cables...you'll save a lot...

i actually ended up getting the monster cable for $75 brand new from Pauls tv, best deal i've seen around, even though that is still high for hdmi cables, checked monoprice, and their high end cables are only about $10-$15 cheaper, compared to what im paying, and i'm hoping that the monster work better with the long length that i need

i had the panasonic sc-btt195 1000w 5.1, at about 3/4 volume my said she can hear it upstairs clearly when playing call of duty
it's a good system but lacks the hdmi inputs that i needed to have a complete HT experience without running multiple cables to my projector, but it was a foray into the unkown for me, so i've been learning from the forums, and talking to reps and various electronics stores, i'll stick right here with you thanks

Thats not a bad price for what you are getting. Its a good receiver. Are they willing to break it up or you have to take it as a package?

it's actually all individual , so i can pick and choose what kind of speakers i want, they're giving me the the receiver open box for $199, which i can't pass up, but i can add or change any speakers i want

im going through pauls tv, the cables are monster m1000hd 50ft length, what is a good price for something like that?

I encourage you to do your research.Dont take my word for it. Monster is hugely overpriced and a big ripoff. Excuse my typing I am on a tablet and trying to hurry. So. You need a 50 ft hdmi cable? Waht else?

I encourage you to do your research.Dont take my word for it. Monster is hugely overpriced and a big ripoff. Excuse my typing I am on a tablet and trying to hurry. So. You need a 50 ft hdmi cable? Waht else?

i have everything else, i purchased 16 gauge wire from amazon, already have the wall plates for my hdmi's, and speaker connections, basically the only thing i need is good speakers to have that theater experience, the receiver that he's giving me seems pretty good for $199 price